09/25/2026
LYONESS / LYCONET / MYWORLD UDEF CENTRAL CRIMINAL CASE IN SPAIN:
In Spain, the criminal investigation into the Lyoness/Lyconet/myWorld complex is also progressing.
The proceedings before the Audiencia Nacional in Madrid stem from a criminal complaint originally filed by 803 victims. The investigation is being led by the UDEF Central, an agency specializing in economic and financial crimes.
In July 2025, the UDEF arrested a leading representative of the then-Spanish Lyoness network. Spanish investigators estimated the amount of money generated in connection with the scheme in Spain at approximately €52 million over a 14-year period , based on the investigation at that time .
The investigation focuses not only on individual contractual relationships, but in particular on the structures of the system, responsible individuals, and the flow of funds.
According to the information available to us, the personal responsibility of individual decision-makers and leading figures is also being examined.
The Spanish public prosecutor's office has informed us that the investigation is ongoing. Due to the enormous scope of the case, the investigation will take considerable time. At the same time, it was clarified that the investigating authorities are by no means inactive and that the case is being processed further.
The length of the proceedings to date should therefore not be equated with a standstill.
For our clients, Spain remains an important component of the international legal proceedings concerning Lyoness, Lyconet, and myWorld.
We continue to closely monitor further developments at UDEF and Audiencia Nacional.
Craig Wotton
BECM Inc (Partner)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bekm.us